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The Route

Eleven stops across Jordan

Seven nights in Amman, with day journeys to Mount Nebo and Madaba, Um Rassas and Mukawir, Um Qais and Anjara, Jerash, Petra, Kerak and Bethany Beyond the Jordan, all by motorcoach.

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Our Standard Jordan Pilgrimage

This is one of the routes we run for groups to Jordan. Your group travels on its own dates, and the itinerary can be adjusted to fit the time you have and the places that matter most to your pilgrims.

Day 1 – 2

Amman, gateway to biblical Jordan

Photograph to come · The Citadel above downtown Amman
The Citadel above downtown Amman
Day 1

Depart for Amman

Our pilgrimage begins with an overnight flight to Amman, Jordan. Dinner and breakfast are served on board.
Day 2

Arrival in Amman

We are met on arrival by our tour escort and travel by motorcoach to our hotel. After check-in we gather this evening for a welcome dinner to begin the pilgrimage together.Overnight in Amman.
Day 3 – 4

Mount Nebo, Madaba and the north

The Memorial Church of Moses on Mount Nebo behind flowering oleander
The Memorial Church of Moses on Mount Nebo
Day 3

Mount Nebo, Madaba, Um Rassas and Mukawir

We celebrate Mass at the Franciscan Memorial Church of Moses on Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death. At Madaba we see the sixth-century mosaic map of the Holy Land in St. George’s Church, then the Byzantine church mosaics of Um Rassas. We end at Mukawir, the hilltop fortress of Machaerus, where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded.Overnight in Amman.
Day 4

Um Qais, Tel Mar Elias and Anjara

We travel north to Um Qais, ancient Gadara of the Decapolis, with views over the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee. At Tel Mar Elias, traditionally the hometown of the prophet Elijah, the ruins of two Byzantine churches crown the hill. We celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Mountain in Anjara, where tradition holds the Holy Family rested in a cave.Overnight in Amman.
Day 5 – 7

Jerash, Petra and Kerak

The facade of the Treasury at Petra seen from the mouth of the Siq
The Treasury at Petra from the mouth of the Siq
Day 5

The Jabbok River and Jerash

We pause for quiet reflection at the Jabbok River, where Jacob wrestled with the angel through the night and received the name Israel. At Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities outside Italy, we walk its colonnaded streets, hilltop temples, theaters and city gates.Overnight in Amman.
Day 6

Petra

We travel to Petra, the Nabataean capital carved into the desert canyons of southern Jordan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. We walk the Siq, a mile-long natural gorge, to the facade of the Treasury, continue through the ancient city, and end at the Petra Museum, which holds the remains of a Byzantine chapel.Overnight in Amman.
Day 7

Kerak and Amman

We visit the Crusader Castle of Kerak, ancient Kir of Moab, begun in 1142 and one of the largest Crusader fortresses in the Levant. We celebrate Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, the Latin parish that has served one of Jordan’s oldest Christian communities since 1876. Back in Amman we tour the Citadel and the Roman Amphitheater.Overnight in Amman.
Day 8 – 9

The Baptism Site and home

Photograph to come · The Jordan River at Bethany Beyond the Jordan
The Jordan River at Bethany Beyond the Jordan
Day 8

Bethany Beyond the Jordan and the Dead Sea

We travel to the Baptism Site at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, on the east bank of the river, believed to be where Jesus was baptized by John. We celebrate Mass at the Church of the Baptism of the Lord, consecrated in 2025 as the largest Catholic church in Jordan. On the way back we stop at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, to float in its waters, time and weather permitting.Overnight in Amman.
Day 9

Return Home

After an early breakfast and farewells, we transfer to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman for our flight home, carrying the peace of a pilgrimage through the land of Moses, Elijah and John the Baptist.

Why leaders choose Canterbury

“Canterbury treats you like family! They handle everything, from creating exciting itineraries to managing calls, registrations, and payments.”

Patrick MadridPatrick Madrid
Catholic Speaker, Author & Host of The Patrick Madrid Show on Relevant Radio®
Mount NeboThe mountain from which Moses looked across the Jordan to the Promised Land.
Photograph to come · Jordan, the view west from Mount Nebo
Dates

Your group travels on its own dates.

Tell us the window you have in mind and we will build the itinerary around it: the time you have, and the places that matter most to your pilgrims.

Your pilgrimage includes

Tour Package Includes

These inclusions can be easily tailored to the individual needs of your group

  • Daily Mass at the churches we visit
  • Round-trip group airfare
  • Airport transfers on arrival & departure
  • 4-Star hotel accommodations
  • Private motorcoach transportation
  • Breakfast & dinner served daily
  • Wine served with some dinners
  • Dedicated tour manager
  • Licensed guiding & admission fees
  • Porterage service at hotels
  • Whisper headsets when touring
  • Tips for hotel & restaurant staff
  • 9 – 5 PM (EST) reservation support
  • 24/7 travel emergency support
  • Canterbury Mobile App
For the group leader

What you get as the group leader

You travel free.

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No financial risk.

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The Canterbury Mobile App

Every pilgrim in your group gets the app. Their itinerary, hotels and flights, the prayers of the day and a way to reach one another, all in one place and kept current as the pilgrimage unfolds.

  • Group chat

    Your whole group in one thread, so a change of plan reaches everyone at once.

  • Their itinerary

    The full day-by-day schedule, always current, in every pilgrim’s pocket.

  • Hotels

    Where the group is staying each night, with addresses and dates.

  • Flights

    Flight details kept alongside everything else, not in a separate email.

  • Daily prayers

    The prayers of the day, including the Liturgy of the Hours.

  • Shrine passport

    A keepsake record of the shrines your group visits along the way.

  • Live updates

    Times and meeting points pushed to everyone the moment they change.

Photographs
Photograph to come · The mosaic map of the Holy Land at Madaba
The mosaic map of the Holy Land at Madaba
Photograph to come · The Shrine of Our Lady of the Mountain at Anjara
The Shrine of Our Lady of the Mountain at Anjara
Photograph to come · The oval forum and colonnade at Jerash
The oval forum and colonnade at Jerash
Photograph to come · The Crusader Castle of Kerak
The Crusader Castle of Kerak
Photograph to come · The Church of the Baptism of the Lord at Bethany Beyond the Jordan
The Church of the Baptism of the Lord at Bethany Beyond the Jordan
Photograph to come · The shore of the Dead Sea
The shore of the Dead Sea

What group leaders say

“They’re big enough to handle any problem that arises, and small enough to craft truly unique experiences.”

Chris StefanickChris Stefanick
Founder & President of Real Life Catholic
Before you ask

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to travel to Jordan?

March through May and September through November are the most comfortable months, mild in Amman and the north and warm without being harsh at Petra and in the Jordan Valley. Summer is very hot at Petra, the Baptism Site and the Dead Sea, and winter can be cold and wet in Amman and the northern hills.

How physically demanding is this pilgrimage?

Moderate. Most days involve two to four hours on your feet, with walking on uneven ground, ancient stone, and steps at archaeological sites. Pilgrims who can manage a full day of sightseeing at their own pace do well. If anyone in your group has mobility limitations, tell us early and we will adapt the days around them. What activity level means.

What is generally not included?

Travel insurance, lunches, drinks beyond those served with included meals, personal expenses, and gratuities for your tour manager and driver. Any of these can be built into your package on request, so tell us what you would like covered and we will arrange it. Passports and visa fees are the one exception and remain the responsibility of each pilgrim.

Do I need a passport or visa for Jordan?

A US passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates is required. Jordan requires a visa, available on arrival, currently 40 JOD, or through a pre-purchased Jordan Pass, which also covers admission to Petra. Pilgrims are responsible for their own entry documentation, and we confirm what applies with your group before you travel.

Can our priest celebrate Mass at the churches?

Yes. Daily Mass is built into the itinerary, and we arrange times and locations in advance with each church. Your priest should travel with a celebret or letter of good standing from his bishop or superior. We handle the scheduling.

How many pilgrims do you need for a group?

Most of our groups are between 20 and 50 pilgrims, and we can arrange smaller tours as well. We have also organized pilgrimages for groups as large as 2,500, so whatever size your group turns out to be, we can build for it. Minimum group size for a group flight.

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